I want to ask u about the expression 'any road'. First off, is it an expr, or an idiom? Then can I use it anywhere instead of anyhow or anyway? Fr instance:''Any road, u'll follow me!". Thanx!
2007-11-03 11:33:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
We don't use "any road" in an idiomatic sense. We use it literally.
Example:
You can take any road you see in the next 10 minutes and it will take you to New York City.
2007-11-11 00:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Big John Studd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a native English speaker from the West Coast of the United States, and I've never heard that expression in my life. I would avoid using it in any context because the meaning will be lost on most people. What's wrong with "anyway"?
2007-11-03 11:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by flyingcarsandgiganticmetalbugs 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is just an expression. We have a pnemonic, "Only an idiot would believe an idiom". For example, "I'm all ears". Obviously it cannot be taken at face value. That would be an idiom. "Any road" doesn't really fit that definition.
2007-11-03 12:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an English speaker, from..well... England and I have never heard that saying before...
The closest I can think of is 'anyhoo', which basically means 'anyway'.
Can't help much I'm afraid!
2007-11-03 11:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chibyl Chibanoate 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋